CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 307
West Virginia · Wetzel County · 4,047 residents · 21.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#124lowest low rent in WV$698#125highest household income in WV$71,618#142lowest low poverty in WV10.4%#152highest population in WV4,047TRACT SHAPE · Wetzel County, WV
The short version
Census Tract 307 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $123,800. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wetzel County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,047
−1%since 2020
from 4,079 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−5%since 2020
from 44.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,618
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,462 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,485
+32%since 2020
from $25,447 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+4%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.9%
Retail trade11.3%
Information11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
Manufacturing7.3%
Education & health services4.5%
Other services3.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$123,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $735 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,903)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(146)
Diversity Score10.4%(424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,933)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(114)
Diversity Score6.8%(277)
Diversity Score
7
−34%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,047 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $71,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Wetzel CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024